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DK08 KDV

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

192,696 mi
Last recorded192,696 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 KDV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 192,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 192,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 182,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 182,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 166,898 miles

Mil on

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bolt missing from engine mount

Fail 13 Jun 2024 166,898 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Mil on

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bolt missing from engine mount

Pass 13 Jun 2023 151,271 miles

Mil on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 150,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Mil on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 136,089 miles

Center exhaust clamp rusted through

Exhaust mount rust and broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drop link very slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2021 123,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 114,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV BOOT SLIGHLT DAMAGED

Pass 25 Apr 2019 107,172 miles

Rear exhaust second skin coroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 107,172 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear exhaust second skin coroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 97,562 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,921 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,047 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,601 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,426 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 57,359 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 47,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 47,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,566 miles

Airbag warning light on

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,662 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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DK08 KDV is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2008 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 82,862 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK08 KDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK08 KDV registered?

DK08 KDV is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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